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RECAP: Junior Boks vs England U20

LIVE STREAM the action as the Junior Boks face England in the opening match of the Six Nations U20 Summer Series in Italy.

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa reacts as Lions concede penalty, Kyle Sinckler of BI Lions reacts in disappointment during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix

Boks: Wales tough to ‘beat into submission’

The Springboks are still expecting a “great challenge” from a depleted and injury-hit Wales when the two sides slug it out in the July series.

Australia, England cook up new trophy

Australia and England will fight for a new rugby trophy that honours an indigenous great and a World War I hero, replacing the Cook Cup named after the British explorer.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Faf de Klerk of South Africa A during the Tour match between South Africa A and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Faf is ‘one of the best in the world’

Kieran Hardy is relishing the prospect of potentially going head to head with Faf de Klerk during the three-Test series between the Springboks and Wales.

Siya Kolisi, Wales v South Africa - 2021 Autumn Nations Series

‘Nobody has given us any sort of a chance’

Wales will be embracing their underdog status when their three-Test series against the Springboks in South Africa gets under way next week, says experienced lock Adam Beard.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 15: South African Fans during day 3 of the 2019 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok Tests, Currie Cup final set for capacity crowds

The home Test matches against Wales and New Zealand, as well as the Currie Cup final, will be able to be played in full-capacity stadiums after government repealed the limitations on public events and gatherings.

Woodward gets stuck into ‘daft’ Eddie after BaaBaas humiliation

In the aftermath of England’s humbling defeat by a 14-man Barbarians side, World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward slammed Eddie Jones for allowing the match to become a farce.

Wales turn to rookies for Bok ‘challenge’

Head coach Wayne Pivac has called up another uncapped player as injury concerns emerge just days before the Wales squad leaves for SA to face the Springboks.

Nienaber: Wales are desperate

Jacques Nienaber says the mindset of Wales before the July series in South Africa will be similar to what he has previously experienced with the Springboks.

Boks exposed to new concussion laws in July

A Springbok or Wales player diagnosed with a concussion during the upcoming three-Test series is set to miss their next match under revamped protocols announced by World Rugby.